Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Why argue? There is no alternative; the President must approve the bill if Congress passes it.
A. Admonish
B. Criticise
C. Endorse
D. Condemn
E. Censure

Answer 1

Hint:The given underlined word is ‘approve’. The word approve means to agree with something, to give a nod, to judge favourably, to sanction formally. Example: The principal did not approve my application for leave. We will look for an option which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.

Admonish: The word ‘admonish’ means to counsel against something, to advise, to caution, to remind. Example: We need to admonish her about her affair. This word doesn’t mean the same as the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Criticise: The word ‘criticise’ means to condemn something, to disagree with, to disapprove of. Example: Their act of nuisance was highly criticised. This word doesn’t mean the same as the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Endorse : The word ‘endorse’ means to approve of something, to agree with. Example: I can’t endorse your idea of extending the vacations. This word has the same meaning as the word ‘approve’. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Condemn: The word ‘condemn’ means to disapprove of something strongly, to express unfavourable judgment. Example: Their act of lewdness was highly condemned. This word doesn’t mean the same as the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Censure: The word ‘censure’ means strong expression of disapproval, to criticise. Example: We should pity her rather than censure. This word doesn’t mean the same as the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note:The words criticise, condemn and censure means the same. Therefore, they are synonymous. Also, these words are contrary to the words ‘approve’ and ‘endorse’. Therefore, they are antonyms of these words.